Richard vs Tanner

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Richard

Boy #232 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"strong ruler, powerful leader"

Origin: Germanic

English French German Spanish Italian

12 High Risk

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Boy #443 Most Popular 2 Syllables

"one who tans leather hides"

Origin: Old English (tannere)

English American

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Richard Rank #232

Tanner Rank #443

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 vs #443 for Tanner.

Is Richard or Tanner more popular?

Richard is more popular, ranked #232 compared to Tanner at #443 in the United States.

What do Richard and Tanner mean?

Richard means "strong ruler, powerful leader" (Germanic origin). Tanner means "one who tans leather hides" (Old English (tannere) origin).

Are Richard and Tanner boy or girl names?

Richard is primarily a boy name. Tanner is primarily a boy name.